Ed Westwick Biography: Edward Jack Peter Westwick, also known as Ed Westwick, was born in Hammersmith, London on June 27, 1987. He is the youngest of four sons raised by his mother Carole and father Peter in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. His mother was an educational psychologist, while his father taught at a university. Westwick is an actor and musician who is best known for his portrayal of Chuck Bass on “Gossip Girl.”
Full Name: Edward Jack Peter Westwick
Nickname: Ed
Birth date: June 27, 1987
Age: 35
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 5′ 8″
Relationship Status: In a relationship
Net Worth: $6 million
BACKGROUND
Edward Jack Peter Westwick, also known as Ed Westwick, was born in Hammersmith, London on June 27, 1987. His childhood was spent in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. His mother was an educational psychologist, while his father taught at a university. Beginning at the age of six, Westwick attended music and drama classes. He attended The Barclay School and North Hertfordshire College before receiving training at the National Youth Theatre of London. Westwick became an actor and musician, but his portrayal as Chuck Bass on “Gossip Girl” is what made him famous.
Westwick made his début in a feature film in 2006 with the film “Children of Men.” Since then, he has appeared in “Breaking and Entering” in 2006, “Son of Rambow” in 2007, “S. Darko” in 2009, “Chalet Girl” and “J. Edgar” in 2011, “Romeo & Juliet” in 2013, “Bone in the Throat” in 2015, “Freaks of Nature” in 2015, “Billionaire Ransom” in 2016, and “Me You Madness” in 2021.
After a brief journey to Los Angeles in 2007, he was cast in the role of Chuck Bass on “Gossip Girl.” In 2008, “People” magazine named Westwick ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ due to his success on the programme. In 2008 and 2009, Teen Choice Awards presented Westwick with the ‘Best TV Villain’ award. In 2010, he was dubbed ‘Breakthrough Talent’ by “GQ.”
Westwick was also a member of the British punk band The Filthy Youth, which was influenced by the Rolling Stones, The Doors, and Kings of Leon.
5 SURPRISING FACTS
- Westwick and his “Gossip Girl” co-star, Chase Crawford, shared an apartment for two years.
- Westwick is a fan of the football team Chelsea F.C.
- Currently, Westwick is dating British actress Amy Jackson.
- The only reason Bass was cast in “Gossip Girl” was because he spent a month in Los Angeles.
- Westwick modelled Bass after Carlton Banks of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”
